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Ban on Commercial Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Conversion Therapy

This act aims to protect citizens from harmful and ineffective practices known as conversion therapy, which attempt to change sexual orientation or gender identity. It prohibits offering such services for money and advertising them as safe. This is intended to prevent fraud and protect the mental health of LGBTQ+ individuals.
Key points
Prohibits the commercial provision of conversion therapy that seeks to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity.
Bans advertising conversion therapy as effective, harmless, or without risk.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state/federal attorneys will enforce these provisions, protecting citizens from fraudulent practices.
The act does not apply to support for individuals undergoing gender transition or therapy focused on acceptance and identity development.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4340
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]
Process start date: 2023-06-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4340.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the commercial provision of conversion therapy that seeks to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity.
  • Bans advertising conversion therapy as effective, harmless, or without risk.
  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state/federal attorneys will enforce these provisions, protecting citizens from fraudulent practices.
  • The act does not apply to support for individuals undergoing gender transition or therapy focused on acceptance and identity development.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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